Board Rats is a surfer-run online community and forum built for longboarders and others who want a place to share surf culture without the feel of a commercial social feed. The site is owned by a surfer, and its founder describes it as a community shaped by the people who participate. Reading is free for everyone.

The forum is organized around three areas. Surfing is for discussions about logs, gliders, fins, and breaks, while Out of the Water covers topics such as gear, travel, repairs, and life beyond the waves. Its Classifieds section lets members buy, sell, or pass along boards and other gear directly. The site also offers information about how the community works, an FAQ, a blog, community guidelines, and ways to join or get in touch.

Board Rats presents itself as an independent, people-centered space for surfers, with no advertising and a stated commitment not to sell users’ data. A shop is listed as coming soon, but no current products or services are described there.